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Jane Austen on Love and Romance
Quotes from Jane Austen's writing, her views on love and romance throughout her work.
129 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2010
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Jane Austen
3,969 books74.7k followersJane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six novels, which implicitly interpret, critique, and comment upon the English landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage for the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. Her works are an implicit critique of the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are part of the transition to 19th-century literary realism. Her deft use of social commentary, realism and biting irony have earned her acclaim among critics and scholars.
The anonymously published Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), and Emma (1816), were a modest success but brought her little fame in her lifetime. She wrote two other novels—Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, both published posthumously in 1817—and began another, eventually titled Sanditon, but died before its completion. She also left behind three volumes of juvenile writings in manuscript, the short epistolary novel Lady Susan, and the unfinished novel The Watsons.
Since her death Austen's novels have rarely been out of print. A significant transition in her reputation occurred in 1833, when they were republished in Richard Bentley's Standard Novels series (illustrated by Ferdinand Pickering and sold as a set). They gradually gained wide acclaim and popular readership. In 1869, fifty-two years after her death, her nephew's publication of A Memoir of Jane Austen introduced a compelling version of her writing career and supposedly uneventful life to an eager audience. Her work has inspired a large number of critical essays and has been included in many literary anthologies. Her novels have also inspired many films, including 1940's Pride and Prejudice, 1995's Sense and Sensibility and 2016's Love & Friendship.
The anonymously published Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), and Emma (1816), were a modest success but brought her little fame in her lifetime. She wrote two other novels—Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, both published posthumously in 1817—and began another, eventually titled Sanditon, but died before its completion. She also left behind three volumes of juvenile writings in manuscript, the short epistolary novel Lady Susan, and the unfinished novel The Watsons.
Since her death Austen's novels have rarely been out of print. A significant transition in her reputation occurred in 1833, when they were republished in Richard Bentley's Standard Novels series (illustrated by Ferdinand Pickering and sold as a set). They gradually gained wide acclaim and popular readership. In 1869, fifty-two years after her death, her nephew's publication of A Memoir of Jane Austen introduced a compelling version of her writing career and supposedly uneventful life to an eager audience. Her work has inspired a large number of critical essays and has been included in many literary anthologies. Her novels have also inspired many films, including 1940's Pride and Prejudice, 1995's Sense and Sensibility and 2016's Love & Friendship.
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July 14, 2025
What a strange thing love is!
The key themes that tend to appear in Austen's novels are Love and Romance.
All sustained by social customs. ritutals of courtship and demands from family. She touches base with the surrounding dynamics that seem to support the different types of love.
Full of quotes, sentiments and touching emotions that Jane Austen was bred to share with us.
On attire:
Considering how very handsome she is, she appears to be little occupied with it. (the wit...love it)
On dancing:
I am much mistaken if there are not some amoung us to whom a ball would be rather a punishment than a pleasure.
On conversation:
If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.
I was as civil to them as their bad breath would allow me. (that can ruin a thought of a kiss really fast!)
On compatibility:
He is a gentleman and I am a gentleman's daughter. So far we are equal.
On love:
I am quite enough in love. (whatever that means)
I could not resaon so to a man in love.
I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not in my nature. (either you do or you don't)
On marriage:
I consider everybody as having a right to marry once in their lives for love, if they can. (IF?)
I cannot help feeling for those that are crossed in love.
There are illustrations of the times scattered amongst the quotes in my little red cloth bound book. On the cover a swooning kiss between lovers.
The quotes bring back moments from her novels. A great companion to reflect with.
The key themes that tend to appear in Austen's novels are Love and Romance.
All sustained by social customs. ritutals of courtship and demands from family. She touches base with the surrounding dynamics that seem to support the different types of love.
Full of quotes, sentiments and touching emotions that Jane Austen was bred to share with us.
On attire:
Considering how very handsome she is, she appears to be little occupied with it. (the wit...love it)
On dancing:
I am much mistaken if there are not some amoung us to whom a ball would be rather a punishment than a pleasure.
On conversation:
If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.
I was as civil to them as their bad breath would allow me. (that can ruin a thought of a kiss really fast!)
On compatibility:
He is a gentleman and I am a gentleman's daughter. So far we are equal.
On love:
I am quite enough in love. (whatever that means)
I could not resaon so to a man in love.
I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not in my nature. (either you do or you don't)
On marriage:
I consider everybody as having a right to marry once in their lives for love, if they can. (IF?)
I cannot help feeling for those that are crossed in love.
There are illustrations of the times scattered amongst the quotes in my little red cloth bound book. On the cover a swooning kiss between lovers.
The quotes bring back moments from her novels. A great companion to reflect with.
May 7, 2017
JANE AUSTEN ON LOVE AND ROMANCE
Quotes by Jane Austen and Edited by Constance Moore
2017 (Reissue); 128 Pages (Skyhorse Publishing)
Genre: quotes, classic, humour
RATING: 3.5 STARS
(Review Not on Blog)
A fun little book to add to your book collection or shelf if you are a fan of Jane Austen. There does not seem to be any new in this reissued book, except the illustrations (I believe as I have not seen all of the editions).
Quotes by Jane Austen and Edited by Constance Moore
2017 (Reissue); 128 Pages (Skyhorse Publishing)
Genre: quotes, classic, humour
RATING: 3.5 STARS
(Review Not on Blog)
A fun little book to add to your book collection or shelf if you are a fan of Jane Austen. There does not seem to be any new in this reissued book, except the illustrations (I believe as I have not seen all of the editions).
February 16, 2025
A collection of quotes by Jane Austen from her various novels and a few of her personal letters. A fun and quick little read for Austen lovers.
February 13, 2023
Luego de una segunda lectura, y con los libros de Austen más frescos en la memoria, considero que varias citas están muuuuy descontextualizadas.
Sería bueno que se hubiese agregado información de dónde localizar la cita en los libros (el capítulo, al menos, considerando la diferencia de numeración según las ediciones).
Sería bueno que se hubiese agregado información de dónde localizar la cita en los libros (el capítulo, al menos, considerando la diferencia de numeración según las ediciones).
March 12, 2022
This was cute. Read it at the house where I am currently dog sitting. I’d never buy a book like this, and was thrown off that some of the quotations are so taken out of context that familial love is rendered as romantic, but all in all a fun little haunt into Jane’s works. Reminds me that I need to read a collection of her letters asap- but what is the best edition?
May 1, 2023
The way Jane Austen writes about love always gets me. Truly, a timeless author
February 16, 2025
A short little collection of quotes about love, romance and marriage from Jane Austen’s books and personal letters. An enjoyable little Valentine’s book.
August 3, 2024
Short, sweet, and charming. A collection of quotes from Jane Austen's novels and letters. It mainly encouraged me to reread Emma, P&P, S&S, and Persuasion.
March 1, 2012
This was a cute little book, chock full of "advice" from Jane Austen (in the form of her writings, both fictional and her letters) on all matters pertaining to "love and romance". This includes, engagements, compatibility, men and women in love and even unrequited love.
However, as much as I enjoyed this little walk down a "literature" memory lane, seeing as how I have read most of Austen's works, I would not pay $12.95 for the book, but I would recommend reading it for please and to improve one's good humor.
A selection of my favorite quotes:
"A woman is not to marry a man merely because she is asked."
-Emma Woodhouse (from "Emma") on Engagements-
"My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."
-Fitzwilliam Darcy (from "Pride and Prejudice") on Love Declarations-
"Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance."
-Charlotte Lucas (from "Pride and Prejudice") on Happily Ever After-
"It is settled between us already, that we are to be the happiest couple in the world."
-Elizabeth Bennet(from "Pride and Prejudice") on Happily Every After-
However, as much as I enjoyed this little walk down a "literature" memory lane, seeing as how I have read most of Austen's works, I would not pay $12.95 for the book, but I would recommend reading it for please and to improve one's good humor.
A selection of my favorite quotes:
"A woman is not to marry a man merely because she is asked."
-Emma Woodhouse (from "Emma") on Engagements-
"My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."
-Fitzwilliam Darcy (from "Pride and Prejudice") on Love Declarations-
"Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance."
-Charlotte Lucas (from "Pride and Prejudice") on Happily Ever After-
"It is settled between us already, that we are to be the happiest couple in the world."
-Elizabeth Bennet(from "Pride and Prejudice") on Happily Every After-
April 22, 2012
Lots of interesting thoughts in this book. One of my favorites: "how little of permanent happiness could belong to a couple who were only brought together because their passions were stronger than their virtue." Pride and Prejudice. This has, I think, as much relevance today as it did three hundred years ago.
February 18, 2017
My mom gave this to me for Valentine's Day. It was a fun, quick read and a reminder of the classic stories I've loved for a long time. The editor did a good job sorting the quotes into pertinent sections, and, let's be honest, you can't go wrong with Jane Austen quotes. I also loved the illustrations and the fact that the genre listed on the cover is self-help. Ha!
April 18, 2016
Would have preferred more quotes for the cost of the book. Also, a few of them were taken out of context and actually have the opposite meaning coming from those characters. But a cute read nonetheless.
July 15, 2017
Bought this book while I was on vacation in the UK because I was in Bath feeling romantic and nostalgic of easier, lovelier days. It's a good mix of some of her best quotes from novels and letters that I thoroughly enjoyed.
July 5, 2020
2,5 stars rounded up 3 stars.
I enjoyed reading the book but it was actually a collection of quotes from Austen books about love, relationships, courting and romance. No further analysis or anything new from the author was added.
I enjoyed reading the book but it was actually a collection of quotes from Austen books about love, relationships, courting and romance. No further analysis or anything new from the author was added.
February 21, 2013
A book of Jane Austen quotes. Mostly from her novels, but a few from her letters as well.
August 5, 2013
Excellent collection of quotes!
May 14, 2017
A nice collection of Jane Austen quotes from her various novels and personal letters.
February 14, 2018
Read this book because my fiancé bought it to figure out the best quote to highlight in Pride and Prejudice to propose. Great, easy read
January 20, 2019
Jane Austen just has so many good quotes!
June 21, 2019
A fun and quick read. Different quotes from different Jane Austen books. Next step for me is to read a Jane Austen novel.
July 25, 2019
Cute Jane Austen quotations book on the theme of love and romance, as the title states, with the added bonus of illustrations by Hugh Thomson, C E Brock and H M Brock.
June 6, 2020
A lovely little book full of amusing/interesting Jane Austen quotations.
January 28, 2024
There was a lot more thoughts on love and romance than expected🤷♀️
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